COMMISSIONER VÁSQUEZ’S POLICY PRIORITIES
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Protecting Cook County Health Hospitals & Clinics
Cook County Health is a lifeline for thousands of residents, providing essential care regardless of income, immigration status, or insurance coverage. It’s one of the few systems committed to public, community-centered healthcare, from trauma response to preventative services. Improving services and access to our hospitals and clinics for our residents is my top priority.
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Property Tax Relief for Working Families
Our communities are feeling the pressure of rising property taxes, due in part to gentrification. I’m committed to providing immediate relief by hosting workshops to help residents file assessment appeals and apply for property tax exemptions. These tools can lead to significant savings or even refunds for homeowners. At the same time, I’m advocating for long-term solutions, like raising the income limit for the Senior Freeze program from $65,000 to $85,000, and supporting legislation to ensure commercial property owners pay their fair share. Everyone deserves a fair and affordable path to stay in their home.
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Community Investment
Investing in our communities will make our corridors and neighborhoods thrive. I am committed to securing funding for small business support and violence prevention work that will help our communities grow and heal together. Our community deserves access to the many resources that the county has to offer, and I will always stand up to fight for the 8th District.
Committee Assignments
Commissioner Vásquez is proud to serve on the following committees
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AUDIT
BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
FINANCE
FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE ON TAX DELINQUENCY
FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEEON WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
HEALTH AND HOSPITALS
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND REGIONAL SECURITY
HUMAN RELATIONS
LABOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT
LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
TRANSPORTATION
WORKFORCE, HOUSING, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ZONING AND BUILDING
Cook County Board Committee Proceedings
For information on the activities of the County Board Committees listed above, visit the Cook County Legistar page.
All Cook County Board Members also sit as Board Members for the Forest Preserve District.
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CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE ON WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
LABOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT
LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL
REAL ESTATE
RECREATION AND ENGAGEMENT
ZOOLOGICALCONTRACT COMPLIANCE
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE ON WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
LABOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT
LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL
REAL ESTATE
RECREATION AND ENGAGEMENT
ZOOLOGICAL
Forest Preserve District Board Committee Memberships
For information on the activities of the Forest Preserves Committees listed above, visit the Forest Preserves Legistar page.